Philippine Customs destroyed seven luxury sports cars because their owners evaded taxes by importing them

Seven luxury sports cars destroyed by Philippine customs as part of a campaign against illegal traffic in vehicles. They were all seized after having detected irregularities in their importation process in order to evade tax.

It was the Bureau of Customs (BOC) that organized the destruction event and summoned the local press, with the aim of spreading the punishment for breaking the law and raising awareness among citizens. Everything was recorded in the following video.

Cars destroyed in the Philippines due to import irregularities

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In the video you can see how the official vehicle shovel punishes each of the seized cars to the point of crushing the roof and leaving them without any possibility of being used.

Among the destroyed models there are a Mercedes SLK, a Bentley Continental, a Porsche Carrera, a Lotus Elise, a Porsche Carrera S and a McLaren 620R.

McLaren 620R buyer imported as if it were a Porsche Cayman; that is, it arrived at the port with the label of the German mark. Here’s the key: The Cayman’s taxes were around 26,000 euros, or 10% of what he would have paid for the 620R, which in this country is worth 571,000 euros and was therefore taxed at 275,000 euros.

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Everything is moved to save around 250,000 euros in taxes It turned out badly because the container in which it arrived in the country was selected for control and customs officials realized the trap.

The stories of the rest of the units are similar: the owners of the cars wanted to pass alive, they were discovered by customs and they were punished where it hurts the most. Of course, beyond all that, it’s not a pleasant image for iron enthusiasts to see machines of this type being run over by those who bought them.

This is not the first time in the Philippines they destroyed luxury cars to promote compliance with tax laws and to send a message to society. Some time ago, the government of this country broadcast on television the destruction of models Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, among other brands. At the time, there were 76 vehicles worth $ 5.5 million.

Obviously, the Philippine government has no mercy when it comes to punishing citizens who break tax rules …